In the News
Two cups of tea a day cuts risk of some skin cancers
Thursday, April 19, 2007
PAT HAGAN
TWO cups of a tea day may slash the risk of skin cancer, according to new research. Scientists found that tea-drinkers were at least 65 per cent less likely to get certain types of tumour. The findings, published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, show tea appears to protect the body against squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas.… continue reading
High Blood Pressure – On the Sunny Side of the Street
Monday, April 16, 2007
By Jessica Cander
It is one of those situations where, after examining the facts, you almost feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard spot. Or perhaps better yet between the shade and the sun. For many years now the public has been cautioned against excess amounts of sun exposure.… continue reading
A look at skin cancer treatments
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Skin cancer today can be treated in a variety of ways, Dr. Mary Hurley says. “You don’t necessarily have to go under the knife.” Creams and freezing Freezing works for many skin cancers. The downside, though, is that only the ones that can be seen can be treated.… continue reading
So can sunshine beat heart disease?
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
By JEROME BURNE
All through winter, your vitamin D stores will have been declining, and by now you will have a fraction of what you need – not just for strong bones but to fight off a range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and infections.… continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency makes a comeback
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Joannie Dobbs & Alan Titchenal
Around 1900, vitamin D deficiency reached almost epidemic proportions. Here we are, a century later, and vitamin D researchers are again sounding the alarm. The reasons are different and the consequences seemingly less extreme, but the number of people affected is extensive.… continue reading
